I think this passage from the book is important because it shows how things are, in the means of friendships, for Melinda. Going to high school, or any school for that matter, without friends is really difficult to do. You need friends to talk to, to tell your problems to, and to just have fun with. Once Melinda loses her only friend, Heather, she becomes even more depressed than before. If you read Speak, then you'll find out how Melinda ends up dealing with her problems.
**Heather**: This is really awkward. No matter what... no, I don't wanna say that. I mean, we kinda paired up at the beginning of school when I was new and didn't know anyone and that was really really sweet of you. But I think it's time that we both admit to each other that we're just very different people. I mean, I have my modeling and I like to shop...Melinda Sordino: I like to shop.Heather: You don't like anything. You're the most depressed person I've ever met. And excuse me for saying this but I think you need professinal help.Melinda Sordino: So you're blowing me off because I'm a little depressed?Heather: Once you get through this "life sucks" phase, I'm sure lots of people will wanna be your friend. But for right now, I don't think we should have lunch together.
I think this passage from the book is important because it shows how things are, in the means of friendships, for Melinda. Going to high school, or any school for that matter, without friends is really difficult to do. You need friends to talk to, to tell your problems to, and to just have fun with. Once Melinda loses her only friend, Heather, she becomes even more depressed than before. If you read Speak, then you'll find out how Melinda ends up dealing with her problems.
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